The fire aboard the French Navy submarine Perle (S606) was reportedly in the forward part of the submarine. H I Sutton (inserts Marine Nationale)
Forbes: Why The Catastrophic Fire On A Nuclear Submarine Is Nothing To Gloat About
As details emerge of the fire aboard the French submarine Perle on Friday, it seems unlikely to me that the boat will be returned to service. Whichever way you look at it, the fire is a terrible blow for the French Navy (Marine Nationale). Their submarine fleet is already stretched. But France’s misfortune brings home a basic reality that it could happen to any navy.
The cause of the fire, which took most of Friday to extinguish, has yet to be determined. Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces, was reported by Naval News as saying on June 13 that the “cause for such a strong (and rapid) fire is still unknown.” She also said that if the boat turns out to be fixable, everything will be done to repair it. Any hint of optimism in this statement may point to the terrible predicament that it will leave the French Navy in if it cannot be repaired.
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More News On The Fire Damage Aboard The French Nuclear Submarine Perle
Fire extinguished on unarmed French nuclear submarine -- The Local/AFP
Fire on French nuclear submarine extinguished after 14 hours -- Taiwan News/AP
France says 'no nuclear accident' during submarine fire -- AFP
Fire on French Nuclear Submarine Extinguished After 14 Hours -- New York Times
Firefighters Battled the French SSN ‘Perle’ Blaze for 14 Hours -- Naval News
